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Three identical vacuum lifting devices to lift and transport precast concrete piles at the outside storage facility in the United Kingdom. The Aerolift vacuum lifters ensure fast, efficient, and safe handling. Expected time saving of 70%!

The complete lifting solution we designed for inside a tunnel boring machine (TBM) consists of two vacuum lifters. The first vacuum lifter transports the tunnel segments and keystones to the segment feeder of the erector. To meet the erector’s position the suction pad is able to rotate 90 degrees during the transport. Vacuum lifter as part of the erector The second vacuum lifter operates as part of the erector and perfectly matches the interface of the TBM. To meet every required position the lifter is able to turn 360 degrees.

Looking for handling equipment for your pipeline project? Use the Aerolift pipe handling equipment. Our custom-made lifting solutions are used for every part of the lifting process of line pipes. During production, storage, internal transport, transhipment, construction of the pipelines and even offshore. Improve the safe work environment Pipe lifting is often done by slings or hooks. Both methods which require manual attachment and detachment. This is no problem on ground level, but what if the line pipes are stacked up to several meters high? Someone must climb the stack, which is a very dangerous situation with great risk to life and limb. All Aerolift pipe handling equipment is designed to rule out this risk. Improving the safety of the work environment tremendously. However, this is not the only benefit. Most Aerolift lifting solutions are based on vacuum lifting technology. In our opining is vacuum handling the best lifting method there is.

Why choose lifting magnets? Or why opt for a vacuum lifter? In the article below we explain why we recommend using a vacuum lifting over magnetic lifting. Complete control Unlike a vacuum lifter, a magnet lifter is able to lift a stack of metal plates at once. However, the upper plate is safely attached, but the other plates are an overload and could come off. Creating an unsafe lifting situation. Vacuum lifting is precise, safe and offers complete control during the complete handling process. Increased lifting capacity A magnet lifter is extremely heavy due to the heavy backup system. In comparison a vacuum lifter is light as a feather. The big difference in weight results in the possibility to increase the lifting capacity (maximum lifting capacity of the crane = weight of the metal plate + weight of the lifter). If you decrease the weight of the lifter, it means you can lift heavier plates.

Handling tunnel segments by vacuum technology. Aerolift designs customised lifting solutions for the complete handling process of precast tunnel segments. The lifting solutions are used during production, transhipment and in the tunnel boring machine (TBM). The unique features of vacuum handling are highly suitable to handle concrete products, such as tunnel segments. Why choose vacuum handling Specially for concrete products, vacuum offers many interesting advantages compared to other lifting methods: Demoulding after 8 to 10 hours Demoulding, lifting, and turning by one lifting device Efficient during handling and the use of storage space No damage or deformation to the tunnel segment Less chance of cracks in the concrete Easy and fast handling Reuse of the same mould Reduced chance of accidents, because no one has to be near the load before, during or after handling Very safe due to the high safety standards of vacuum handling Handling tunnel segments during production

The Aerolift pipe lifting solutions are applied for many different situations and places. During production, storage, transhipment, and internal transport. For this specific situation we designed a lifting solution to handle bare and coated pipes aboard the ship. The ship, The Amazon, was converted to an ultra-deepwater J-Lay vessel. Our vacuum lifting devices are installed on 4 cargo hold cranes. In tandem mode the cranes will be used to load and unload 24-meter-long pipes in a cargo. The lifting devices are designed to limit deflection of double joint pipes or to handle the entire pipe by vacuum only.

Gebuwin has two ranges of spur gear winches which are used for hoisting loads. All of the spur gear winches are equipped with a load pressure brake. This brake holds the load at any required height during hoisting and lowering. The hoisting capacities are calculated according to the first cable layer on the cable drum. Due to the minimal friction loss in the transmission, the spur gear winches have a high performance efficiency. Most parts are made from steel and have been either painted or zinc plated. The Gebuwin range of hand driven spur gear winches are known for their robust construction. The cranks can be adjusted in length and are recoil-free. All rotating parts run in maintenance free bearings. The TL1000 and TL1500 have a closed spur gear casing. The winches have a static safety factor of minimum 4. GR = grey (RAL 7035) / black (RAL 9005) painted according to DIN 12944-C1 SS = stainless steel 14301

Gebuwin has two ranges of spur gear winches which are used for hoisting loads. All of the spur gear winches are equipped with a load pressure brake. This brake holds the load at any required height during hoisting and lowering. The hoisting capacities are calculated according to the first cable layer on the cable drum. Due to the minimal friction loss in the transmission, the spur gear winches have a high performance efficiency. Most parts are made from steel and have been either painted or zinc plated.

A design of the present robust worm gear winches of 3 capacities which are constructed with a fully covered gearing (IP 54). The cable drum, the crank and all outgoing shafts are made of high quality 316 stainless steel. All fasteners are of A4 quality stainless steel. The surface treatment of the steel housing complies with the stringent paint specifications C5M according to DIN/ISO 12944. These winches can be utilized with: sea water and chemical installations. Available optional extra’s: grooved drum multi-cabled drum suitable adjustment for air motor drive AM5000

he Gebuwin range of hand driven worm gear winches are known for their robust construction. The hoisting capacities are calculated according to the first cable layer on the cable drum. All of the worm gear winches are equipped with a load pressure brake. This brake holds the load at any required height during hoisting and lowering. The worm gear winches are more safe than the spur gear winches, due to the fact that 50% of the braking is done by the friction loss in the transmission. Subsequently, the load on the pressure brake is greatly reduced. Due to the higher friction loss in the transmission, the worm gear winches have a lower performance efficiency than the spur gear winches. The winches have a static safety factor of minimum 4. The cranks can be adjusted in length and are recoil-free. All rotating parts run in maintenance free bearings. From the 2000 kg capacity winch and up, the winches are fitted with a second drive shaft, which makes it possible to work with two speeds.